ROCHESTER, NY — Frank I.
Biamonte, formerly of Rome, NY, passed away
peacefully on March 20, 2016, at age 89, under
the wonderful care of the Hildebrandt Hospice
Center.
Born and raised in
Utica, he graduated from Proctor High School in
1945 and earned a Bachelor’s of Science from
S.U.N.Y Brockport in 1952. He proudly served as
a Sergeant in the U.S Army with the 1st Cavalry
Division in Japan, during the Allied Occupation.
On August 22, 1959, he
was united in marriage to Louise Piccinini in
St. Joseph’s Church, Little Falls, NY; a blessed
union of 55 years. He was employed by the Rome
City School District from 1957-1982 and had a
passion in teaching middle school earth science
and served on the Board of Education as Director
of Transportation. Post retirement, he continued
to work as a senior administrative assistant at
PAR technology.
During his retirement
years, Frank enjoyed seasonal visits with Louise
to Sun City, Arizona, playing bocce at Delta
Lake with friends from the East Utica group and
with fellow members of the Toccolano club. He
also enjoyed the game of golf as well as playing
poker with his old time friends on Friday
nights.
Frank is survived by
his three children, Brian of Indio, CA, Jon of
Albion, NY, and Renee (Jeff) Morano of
Fairport, NY; three grandchildren, Joshua
Biamonte, and Ryan and Matthew Morano; two
sisters, Anne Maggi and Jennie (Robert)
Fonseca; and many nieces, nephews and long
life friends. He was predeceased by his wife,
Louise of 55 years; a son, Frankie; parents,
Nicholas and Frances Biamonte; and two
sisters, Mary Salvo and Rose Longo.
A Memorial Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday,
April 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Church of St.
John the Baptist in Rome, with the Rev. Paul F.
Angelicchio as the celebrant. Interment will be
at St. John’s Cemetery. There are no calling
hours.
In lieu of flowers,
contributions can be made to Lifetime Care
Hospice/Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, Attn:
Donations 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY
14623-2905.
Local arrangements are entrusted to the Barry
Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.
